The only known members were nicolas flamel and his wife perenelle. Nicolas flamel was a real person and he lived in paris. On the night that tom riddle tried to kill the potters child, the little boy was pushed back thousands of years. Jul 09, 2001 we read from dumbledores chocolate frog card that dumbledore is particularly famous for his work on alchemy with his partner, nicolas flamel ps6. Harry wished he could forget what hed seen in the mirror as easily, but he couldnt. Nicholas flamel was featured in legends long before the world of harry potter came into play. Nicolas flamel was a french scribe and manuscriptseller. Nearly seven hundred years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest alchemyst of his day. At 665 years old, nicolas and his 658yearold wife perenelle certainly make use of the elixir, but having lived more than six centuries in the wizarding world they favour a quiet life.
Even today, flamel the alchemist appears in popular culture, most notably in j. The first book in the series, the alchemyst, was released in 2007, and the sequels were released at the rate of one per year, concluding with the enchantress in 2012. Nicolas flamel the scribe living in the alchemists dream. Katie bell gryffindor quidditch chaser one year above harry potter. The alchemyst could be the start of something harry big in. Nicolas flamel learned scribe or mysterious alchemist. The only reallife person who is named in the harry potter books is nicolas flamel. There are a few harry potter cameos in fantastic beasts. There is also a book written by nicholas flamel about his research on the philosophers stone, at the library. Nicolas flamel harry potter works archive of our own.
Nicolas was a very famous alchemist who created the philosophers stone. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The oldest house in paris was built by alchemist nicolas. In harry potter and the sorcerers stone,flamel is the magician who created the philosophersstone. Flamels reputation as an alchemist was further bolstered in the late 20th century by his depiction as the creator of the eponymous alchemical substance in the bestselling novel harry potter and the philosophers stone and its film adaptation. He is more than six hundred and sixtyfive years old and lives in devon with his wife, perenelle. We explore the hidden but important harry potter character nicolas flamel as he makes his movie debut in fantastic beasts. Bathilda bagshot author of a history of magic, and the great aunt of gellert grindelwald.
The story went that he subsequently made it his lifes work to. Harry and ron continue reading the stone will transform any metal into pure gold. Nicolas flamel was a real person, but jk rowling added him into the harry potter world hes now in fantastic beasts 2 played by brontis jodorowsky. Nicolas flamel, the noted alchemist and opera lover. Nicholas flamel was famous for creating the philosophers stone, but like lockharts smile it was all a lie. Nicolas flamel is a noted alchemist and opera lover, and owner of the only known philosophers stone. May 22, 2007 nicholas flamel was born in paris on 28 september 30. For harry potter fans, the name nicolas flamel may sound familiar. Jan 08, 2019 the character of nicolas flamel has appeared in various fictional works as someone who achieved the goals of alchemy, creating silver and gold, and even becomming immortal. The alchemyst the magician the sorceress the necromancer the warlock the enchantress. The crimes of grindelwald and one of them feels incredibly wasted. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel 6 book series. Nicolas flamel and the philosophers stone the harry potter. The real reason that nicolas and perenelle flamel lived for over five centuries.
Later, hermione reads from an enormous old book that flamel is the only known maker of the philosophers stone ps. The flamels in both the immortal secrets of nicholas flamel series and harry potter and the sorcerers stone originally the philosophers stone are not the same. Perenelle flamel the secrets of the immortal nicholas. We read from dumbledores chocolate frog card that dumbledore is particularly famous for his work on alchemy with his partner, nicolas flamel ps6.
With a start, the irish author found himself at the doorstep of one of the oldest houses in paris the onetime home of the legendary alchemist, nicholas flamel. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel has everything you loved about harry potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil. Rowling, and the alchemist by paulo coelho are two of my absolute favorite books. Nicolas flamel lives on today in the pages of books such as harry potter and the sorcerers stone and michael scotts the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel. He was a medieval alchemist, who was reported to have discovered the philosophers stone. While the reallife flamel may not have lived forever, his story remains mysterious. Nicolas flamel only gained his reputation as an alchemist during the 17th century and was able to maintain it for over a century. Let us know and check out some background on flamels 600year legacy and our in depth essay on alchemy and harry potter. Nicholas flamel and norbert voldemorts daughter draco. The alchemyst the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel. It resembles and shares common origins with many ancient symbols which it is often mistaken for, such as the rod of asclepius the ancient greek sign of medicine, the caduceus the ancient greek symbol related to the god of. He only created part of the elixir of life, that being the ingredient of the sorcerers stone. Harry potter harry potter fans only know the nicolas flamel both a real life 14th century french scribe and a fixture of the wizarding worlds vast historythrough reputation alone.
See more ideas about nicolas flamel, michael scott and fandoms. It is believed that flamel created the elixir of life. The juiciest facts about nicolas flamel discover walks blog. As this goes to press, rowlings fictional flamel is next set to. In celebration of all hallows eve, which originated from here in ireland, i have decided to post this new story, so. It is not known whether the family were a wizarding family. The legend of flamel is so pervasive and intriguing that j. Why nicolas flamel is in fantastic beasts 2 explained. It was written by irish author michael scott and published in may 2007. He was raised by a man of legends, became one himself, and helped others to achieve their own greatness. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel is a series of young adult fantasy novels by irish novelist michael scott. In harry potter and the philosophers stone, we learned that flamel was a close friend of albus dumbledore and partnered with the headmaster to. Nicholas flamel harry potter and the philosophers stone youtube. Nicholas flamel and his wife perenelle were real people.
The french scribe is the epitome of alchemy and his legendary possession of the philosophers stone appears in esoteric literature such as the alchemical novel. Rowlings harry potterbut did you know he really lived. Flamel stole a part of the stone and it took edward 642 years to get it back along with the souls inside of it, one which was his brother. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the harry potter and secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel universe. In harry potter and the philosophers stone, nicolas flamel is the only known maker of the philosophers stone, an object capable of turning metal into gold and granting immortality with its elixir of life. B ludo bagman head of the department of magical games and sports within the ministry of magic. Jul 22, 2018 in short, flamel is a fairly important piece of the harry potter canon who until this moment has never appeared in the flesh.
Rowling featured him as a prominent eponymous character in harry potter and the sorcerers stone since the release of the bestselling book and blockbuster film, pilgrimages to the house have predictably become far more frequent, including among young visitors. Why nicolas flamel is in fantastic beasts 2 explained the. He is mentioned by edward elric while he is researching the philosophers stone at the library in central. In short, flamel is a fairly important piece of the harry potter canon who until this moment has never appeared in the flesh. The alchemyst refers to the historical character of nicholas flamel, a french scrivener and manuscript seller. Me, hermione, ron and harry were at the great hall having lunch.
Dec 21, 2018 harry potter and the philosophers stone by j. We still havent found anything about nicholas flamel. Flamel developed a posthumous reputation for being an alchemist and for his search for the philosophers stone and immortality. In real life, flamel was a french scholarand bookseller who lived in the 14th and early 15th centuries. Harry potter fans will recognize the name nicholas flamel, and may be surprised to learn that j. Irish author and mythology expert michael scott has taken elements from flamels legend, woven them together with myths and stories from around the world, and set the whole thing in modernday california. Rowling based her character on, was born sometime around 30 near paris, and he was married to a woman named perenelletwo facts he lent to his harry potter. Flamel used the stone to stay alive for several centuries and of course, to become incredibly wealthy, but agreed to destroy it when he learned that voldemort sought the stone to restore himself to full health and life. Weve got final exams coming soon and you two are playing with your cards. Rowlings thoughts nicolas flamel was a real person. Nicolas flamel was a wellknown alchemist and only known maker of the philosophers stone. The stone can turn any substance into pure gold and produce the elixir of life a potion which makes the drinker immortal. The real nicolas flamel and the philosophers stone wizarding.
Soon after, harry and mr flamel climbed back up the stairs into the study, where moments after nicolas closed the door to the laboratory. Nov 17, 2018 nicolas flamel was a real person, but jk rowling added him into the harry potter world hes now in fantastic beasts 2 played by brontis jodorowsky share comments. In harry potter and the philosophers stone, nicolas flamel is the only known maker of the philosophers stone, an object capable of turning. The french scribe is the epitome of alchemy and his legendary possession of the philosophers stone appears in esoteric literature such as the alchemical novel the red lion by maria szepes as well as fantasy stories such as harry potter. How many times was nicolas flamel mentioned in the harry. The character of nicolas flamel has appeared in various fictional works as someone who achieved the goals of alchemy, creating silver and gold, and even becomming immortal. A hannah abbott hufflepuff student in harry potter s year. Also, nicolas flamel in harry potter doesnt create eternal life. Discover the truth in michael scotts new york times bestselling series the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel with the first three books. Flamel, who celebrated his six hundred and sixtyfifth birthday last year, enjoys a quiet life in devon with his wife, perenelle six hundred and fiftyeight. Discover the truth in book six of michael scotts new york times bestselling series the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel. There have been many reports of the sorcerers stone over the centuries, but the only stone currently in existence belongs to mr.
Dec 31, 2019 even today, flamel the alchemist appears in popular culture, most notably in j. But after traveling to hogwarts to retrieve it, dumbledore has other plans for the ancient hero. Nicholas flamel is the greatest alchemyst to ever live. She is said to be much more dangerous than her husband and to be the real reason nicholas flamel has thrived so long. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel is a series of six fantasy novels written by irish author michael scott, completed in 2012. In harry potter and the sorcerers stone, flamel is the magician who created the philosophers stone. Most powerful objects in harry potter, ranked screenrant. Discover the truth in book one of the new york times bestselling series the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel. Who is flamel in fantastic beasts crimes of grindelwald. The flamel refers to the mystical and alchemical symbol depicted as a cross with a snake or serpent draped about it, as well as detached wings and a crown above it. The oldest house in paris was built by alchemist nicolas flamel. Discover the truth in michael scotts new york times bestselling series the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel with the necromancer, book four.
This comment of course earned a small laugh from harry, after which the elder alchemist preceded to show the young boy the rest of his laboratory and explain what some of the things in the lab did. Nicholas flamel harry potter and the philosophers stone. Nicolas flamels story in the books despite his importance in the wizarding world, flamel never actually appeared in the harry potter books. The alchemist apprentice chapter 1 enough, a harry potter. The series begins when a pair of 15 yearold twins, sophie and josh, find out that one of their employers and title character, nicholas flamel is an immortal and is in grave danger without the codex which the twins themselves are mentioned in. He was a close friend and partner with former hogwarts headmaster albus dumbledore. Jk rowling studied classics with french at the university of exeter in england, and it was here where she partook in a study abroad programme that transported her to paris. Rowling wove the medieval alchemist into the first book in her series, harry potter and. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel wikipedia. Nicolas flamel harry and hartlyn potter and the sorcerer. It told how he had bought a mysterious book called the book of abraham the jew, which was full of strange symbols and which flamel realised were instructions on alchemy. See more ideas about nicolas flamel, philosophers stone and alchemist. Dumbledore had convinced harry not to go looking for the mirror of erised again, and for the rest of the christmas holidays the invisibility cloak stayed folded at the bottom of his trunk. Flamel is the surname of a european family who may be french.
I read about him in my early twenties when i came across one of the versions of his life story. Theres another character in the film that hearkens all the way back to the very first book. Ive always wondered just how effective the elixir of life was, how it worked, and how it sustained the. The crimes of grindelwalds trailer featured, nicolas flamel, a harry potter character reveal very long in the making. Nicolas flamel is the worlds most famous alchemist and he happened to build the oldest house in paris. Nicolas flamelperenelle flamel harry potter nicolas flamel harry potter perenelle flamel harry potter book 1. However, nicholas flamel was not just a fictional character.
Nicholas flamel was a 15th century alchemist who tried to create his own philosophers stone. Harry potter and secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel. In real life, flamel was a french scholar and bookseller who lived in the 14th and early 15th centuries. Nicolas flamel was a wellknown alchemist and only known maker of the philosophers stone which granted the owner exceptional powers, enabling him to make the elixir of life that extended the life of nicolas and wife perenelle flamel.
However, rowling did get many of the details right, at least to my understanding, so the version in harry potter was at least somewhat accurate. Nicolas flamel and the philosophers stone the harry. Rowling wove the medieval alchemist into the first book in her series, harry potter and the philosophers stone the u. In the wizarding world, only one wizard has ever managed to create the substance. Apr 29, 2020 nicolas flamel is the worlds most famous alchemist and he happened to build the oldest house in paris. As the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, she can see ghosts, and her white aura attracts them even more. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone nicholas flamel duration. Nicolas flamel the scribe living in the alchemists. Flamel stole a part of the stone and it took edward 642 years to get it back along with the souls inside of it, one which.
He owed his considerable age to the elixir of life. Mar 22, 2018 portrait of alchemist nicolas flamel by the french painter balthazar montcornet from the 17th century. Though nicolas flamel was 666 at the time of his death in the harry potter books, the real life man only lived until he was in his eighties. Harry potter and secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel crossover fanfiction archive with over 4 stories. Rowlings harry potter but did you know he really lived. The real nicolas flamel and the philosophers stone. The red lion by maria szepes as well as fantasy stories such as. Nicholas flamel nicholas flamel works archive of our own. Sophie and josh newman are finally home, but theyre both more confused than ever about their future. Harry potter and the eastern sage chapter 15, a harry. To harry potter fans, the name nicholas flamel is a wizard who appears in the first book of the series. The name nicolas flamel appears considerably in literature dedicated to the subject, so imagine my surprise when i found out that flamel may have never even practiced the science.
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